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Category: Scout

Reef Knot

June 1, 2020 Richard Hunt Dinghy Sailing, Explorer, Knots, Leader, Permit Holder, Power Boating, RYA Powerboat Level 2, Scout

The Reef Knot is a simple knot. Easy to both tie and untie. It takes its name from its use[…]

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Bowline

June 1, 2020 Richard Hunt Dinghy Sailing, Essential Skills, Explorer, Knots, Leader, Permit Holder, Power Boating, RYA Powerboat Level 2, Scout

The Bowline is an incredibly useful knot. It provides a loop which won’t slip. This is used in a variety[…]

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Rolling Hitch

June 1, 2020 Richard Hunt Dinghy Sailing, Essential Skills, Explorer, Knots, Leader, Permit Holder, Power Boating, Scout

This hitch allows you to take the strain sideways. Its useful for setting up boat tows and relieving the strain[…]

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Figure of 8

May 26, 2020 Richard Hunt Explorer, Knots, Leader, Permit Holder, RYA Powerboat Level 2, Scout

This is a stopper knot designed to help a rope not go through a hole. Often used at the end[…]

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